Peace be with you!

My name is Nader Ata. I am a Conventual Franciscan Friar of the Our Lady of Angels Province, USA. I am a transitional deacon preparing for Priesthood Ordination in the fall.

Seeking to live with Franciscan Joy each and every day!

*All of photos on this blog were taken by me unless noted otherwise. Please ask permission before using them. Thank You!*

*Also I am not the greatest speller or writer in the world, so please let me know if something is misspelled. Thank you!"

Enjoy!

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Day 1

Today is my father's birthday! He turns 68 and is still as loving, carefree, and funny (or trying to be) as ever. Unfortunately I was not able to make it down to New Jersey from Syracuse to see him but I called him and he knows that I am praying for him. Here is a picture with my dad and family from his birthday last year!Cheers to you Pops!

Cherishing the Moment

Eating

Being Mischievous

Enjoying Nature

Sleeping

Meaningful Quotes and Sayings

"Deo Gratia" - "By the Grace of God"

"A saint is a sinner who never quits trying to be holy!" Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA

"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:11

"How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people." Psalm 116 12-14

"If the Lord bring you to it, He will bring you through it!"

"Live simply so that others may simply live." Gandhi

"Without cost you have received, without cost you are to give." Matthew 10:8